WP3 - Air and Gas Flasks - Australian Submarine Supplier Qualification Pilot Program
Tender Overview
About this tender
H&B Defence Pty Ltd is seeking suppliers for WP3 - Air and Gas Flasks as part of the Australian Submarine Supplier Qualification Pilot Program. This work package covers air and gas flasks and related equipment across multiple categories including medical and industrial gases, material handling and lifting equipment, and containers. The pilot program is open to suppliers across all Australian states and territories, spanning from Western Australia through to the Australian Capital Territory and Tasmania. Shortlisting timeframes are still to be advised, and all applicants will receive regular progress updates on their Expression of Interest status.
Frequently asked questions
- WP3 - Air and Gas Flasks is a work package under the Australian Submarine Supplier Qualification Pilot Program administered by H&B Defence Pty Ltd. It focuses on air and gas flasks and related material handling and lifting equipment.
- H&B Defence Pty Ltd is the agency administering the Australian Submarine Supplier Qualification Pilot Program, including this work package for air and gas flasks.
- The work package covers chemicals including biochemicals and gas materials, medical and industrial gases, material handling and lifting equipment, and containers and bags and crates and cages.
- Suppliers across all Australian states and territories are eligible, including Western Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Northern Territory, Australian Capital Territory, and Tasmania, across all regional and metropolitan areas.
- Shortlisting timeframes for this work package are still to be advised. All applicants will receive regular progress updates regarding the status of their Expression of Interest.
- The reference number for WP3 - Air and Gas Flasks is 611802.
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